Office (1)
Since the owner of this house is a wealthy businessman, he most likely would have had an room inside his home dedicated only to conducting official work. Such a room would have an entrance that leads directly from outside straight into it; so people could enter the office without having to travel through and visit the entire home.
This is very appropiate because the owner of this home is a business owner, and would therefore need a room like this in his home. One basic feature of this room that reflects wealth is the glass windows.
Informal Dining Room-(1)
Under usual circumstances, (when it was not a special occasion and no significant guests were in the home), this is where the family would dine.
This dining room is clearly not as elegant as the formal dining room. The color red is not present anywhere in this room, however the walls appear to be painted and are garnished with two decent paintings; the table is set with respectable china. All of these different things are aspects of a rather grand home.
Formal Dining Room-(1)
A formal dining room such as this would be used by the entire family and any guests it might have when there was a very special occasion, especially if they were hosting an eminent guest (or guests) of great importance.
Numerous elements of this room make it well-suited for a wealthy businessman. There are glass windows, covered by very decent red curtains; a piece of red furniture is seen below the window as well. In colonial society, the color red was very symbolic of great wealth; as it was the most expensive dye to create. Also, it appears as if the fireplace is made primarily of wood, yet what looks to be real marble is present; and there is clearly brick on the inside. Additionally, the frame of the fireplace, the door, and the trim are all painted green. Having painted walls showed that you could afford decent paint and had enough wealth to employ someone to professionally decorate a house. To flare things up even more, observe what delicacies sit upon such fine china, that is reposed on such admirable a table.
Parlor (2-Men's and Women's)
Parlors in colonial homes served as a place where hosts could sit with their guests before or after a meal to socialize and possibly enjoy some light food. They are somewhat similar to a living room in a modern home.
The very fine china, elegant furniture, lavish carpeting, and portraits on the wall are evident reflections of great wealth. Guest Bedrooms (1)
This single room provides a comfortable place to sleep for any weary guests the family has.
There are many elaborate components amongst this room. It consists of painted walls, glass windows, a bed canopy, and numerous articles of striking furniture. Private Bedrooms (2)
These rooms serve solely as sleeping quarters only for the man who owns the property and all of the immediate family that lives with him.
The picture is appropiate because it exhibits several feautures that would have been present in many of the lower upper-class houses, as in one owned by a successful lawyer or doctor. For instance, there is a rather ornate canopy enclosing the bed; which has a very ornate pattern. Also, these linens are red, which is a color very symbolic of wealth and power in colonial society. In addition, there are glass windows and walls furnished with intricate paintings done by a traveling artist. This is something only people with considerable wealth could afford. Simply having painted wall displays wealth, yet these walls have intracately painted designs. Furthermore, there are many pieces of fine furniture.
Kitchen (1)
The purpose of this room is to store culinary supplies and provide a place for the women in the family and a few slaves to prepare the meals. It is necessary because the family needs to eat, and has a wide variety of foods as a result of their wealth.
This picture is appropriate because the room itself appears to be rather large, as would be the case in the house of a wealthy doctor.
The wide variety of utensils, including a rotisserie, shows that the family consumes meat regularly and is wealthy enough to afford more exotic foods.
The wide variety of utensials, including a rotisserie, shows that the family consumes meat regularly and is wealthy enough to afford more exotic foods.
Extra Credit:
House (1)
This is an exterior view of the house. Note the seemingly high-quality brick and glass windows. A very nice shingled roof is present. Furthermore, this household must have had great wealth because they hosted guests quite often; such as the ones seen standing in the doorway. Shop (1)
This structure would have been used as a headquarters of sort for the businessman, he would conduct his business and work here. It is comparable to a office in a modern city. The sign hanging in front of the building is just like signs franchises and companies post alongside streets today to advertise themselves.
Since the owner of this house is a wealthy businessman, he most likely would have had an room inside his home dedicated only to conducting official work. Such a room would have an entrance that leads directly from outside straight into it; so people could enter the office without having to travel through and visit the entire home.
This is very appropiate because the owner of this home is a business owner, and would therefore need a room like this in his home. One basic feature of this room that reflects wealth is the glass windows.
Informal Dining Room-(1)
Under usual circumstances, (when it was not a special occasion and no significant guests were in the home), this is where the family would dine.
This dining room is clearly not as elegant as the formal dining room. The color red is not present anywhere in this room, however the walls appear to be painted and are garnished with two decent paintings; the table is set with respectable china. All of these different things are aspects of a rather grand home.
Formal Dining Room-(1)
A formal dining room such as this would be used by the entire family and any guests it might have when there was a very special occasion, especially if they were hosting an eminent guest (or guests) of great importance.
Numerous elements of this room make it well-suited for a wealthy businessman. There are glass windows, covered by very decent red curtains; a piece of red furniture is seen below the window as well. In colonial society, the color red was very symbolic of great wealth; as it was the most expensive dye to create. Also, it appears as if the fireplace is made primarily of wood, yet what looks to be real marble is present; and there is clearly brick on the inside. Additionally, the frame of the fireplace, the door, and the trim are all painted green. Having painted walls showed that you could afford decent paint and had enough wealth to employ someone to professionally decorate a house. To flare things up even more, observe what delicacies sit upon such fine china, that is reposed on such admirable a table.
Parlor (2-Men's and Women's)
Parlors in colonial homes served as a place where hosts could sit with their guests before or after a meal to socialize and possibly enjoy some light food. They are somewhat similar to a living room in a modern home.
The very fine china, elegant furniture, lavish carpeting, and portraits on the wall are evident reflections of great wealth.
Guest Bedrooms (1)
This single room provides a comfortable place to sleep for any weary guests the family has.
There are many elaborate components amongst this room. It consists of painted walls, glass windows, a bed canopy, and numerous articles of striking furniture.
Private Bedrooms (2)
These rooms serve solely as sleeping quarters only for the man who owns the property and all of the immediate family that lives with him.
The picture is appropiate because it exhibits several feautures that would have been present in many of the lower upper-class houses, as in one owned by a successful lawyer or doctor. For instance, there is a rather ornate canopy enclosing the bed; which has a very ornate pattern. Also, these linens are red, which is a color very symbolic of wealth and power in colonial society. In addition, there are glass windows and walls furnished with intricate paintings done by a traveling artist. This is something only people with considerable wealth could afford. Simply having painted wall displays wealth, yet these walls have intracately painted designs. Furthermore, there are many pieces of fine furniture.
Kitchen (1)
The purpose of this room is to store culinary supplies and provide a place for the women in the family and a few slaves to prepare the meals. It is necessary because the family needs to eat, and has a wide variety of foods as a result of their wealth.
This picture is appropriate because the room itself appears to be rather large, as would be the case in the house of a wealthy doctor.
The wide variety of utensils, including a rotisserie, shows that the family consumes meat regularly and is wealthy enough to afford more exotic foods.
Extra Credit:
House (1)
This is an exterior view of the house. Note the seemingly high-quality brick and glass windows. A very nice shingled roof is present. Furthermore, this household must have had great wealth because they hosted guests quite often; such as the ones seen standing in the doorway.
Shop (1)
This structure would have been used as a headquarters of sort for the businessman, he would conduct his business and work here. It is comparable to a office in a modern city. The sign hanging in front of the building is just like signs franchises and companies post alongside streets today to advertise themselves.